Weapon scare prompts police and coastguard response at coastline in East Lothian

The item was spotted on the coastline close to Gullane (Image: Richard Webb/ Creative Commons)

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Police and coastguard teams were called out after fears a weapon had been spotted on the East Lothian coast at the weekend.

The object, described by North Berwick coastguard as a "suspected ordnance", was seen on the stretch between Gullane and Yellowcraig – near Muirfield and Archerfield golf courses – on Saturday afternoon.

Coastguard teams, along with East Lothian police, were called to attend at 2pm. However as they arrived officers confirmed that the item had been identified as a training device which posed no danger.

North Berwick Coastguard Rescue Team say the object was taken away for safe disposal.

Teams were also called out on Monday morning following reports of "concern for an object" in the water at Port Seton Harbour.

North Berwick Coastguard continued: "On scene teams met with police and were able to identify the object as a local marker. With no further concerns teams stood down. False alarm with good intent."

People are reminded that if they ever become concerned about something on the shoreline, on cliffs or in the water they should call 999 and ask for Coastguard.